Open AccessEvaluation of surface changes of stainless steel miniplates and screws following retrieval from maxillofacial trauma and orthognathic surgery patients: A comparative study
Author(s) -
Mouneshkumar Chapi Devendrappa,
Madhura Kulkarni,
Nazia Haidry,
P. Kulkarni,
Flora Verma,
Dhanashree Anand Pawar
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
national journal of maxillofacial surgery
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2229-3418
pISSN - 0975-5950
DOI - 10.4103/njms.njms_257_20
Subject(s) - medicine , corrosion , ultimate tensile strength , fixation (population genetics) , surface roughness , scanning electron microscope , surface finish , dentistry , implant , materials science , orthodontics , metallurgy , composite material , surgery , population , environmental health
Metal implants have the potential to degrade body fluids. Corrosive degradation has been demonstrated in laboratory tests, both under simulated clinical conditions and by electrochemical methods, as well as in studies of retrieved metal implants. The clinical importance of degradation of metal implants is evidenced by particulate corrosion and wear products in tissue surrounding the implant, which may ultimately lead to bone loss.